Eremo

Eremo: a hamlet near Mantua with a unique history

Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Eremo, a hamlet of the municipality of Curtatone, in the province of Mantua. Eremo is only 5 km away from the center of Mantua and is an agricultural area that developed in the 1960s.

The history of Eremo

Eremo is located in an agricultural area not far from the historic center of Montanara, on the Sabbioneta road towards Mantua. The center of Eremo has expanded in an area surrounded by ancient agricultural courtyards. In the 1960s, the area was affected by urban interventions that led to the creation of a new hamlet.

Hermitage: history, art, and nature just a few kilometers from Mantua

The meaning of the name "Eremo"

The name "Eremo" derives from the manor house of Corte Eremo, on the road that connects the Sabbioneta road to Borgo Angeli, called Strada Eremo.

Art in Eremo: the manor house of Corte Eremo

The manor house of Corte Eremo, built in 1757 by Marquis Ludovico Remesino, has a unique structure, in which different architectural elements can be found. The most interesting of these is the octagonal hall, located on three floors.

The population of Eremo

Eremo is a densely populated hamlet, where about 3000 inhabitants reside.

Conclusions: a hamlet to discover

In conclusion, Eremo is a little known but very interesting hamlet to discover near Mantua. If you have the opportunity to visit the area, don't miss the chance to take a walk among its agricultural courtyards and admire the splendid manor house of Corte Eremo. It could be a different destination from the usual for your day trips!

Useful links

For more information on the hamlet of Eremo you can visit the official website of the municipality of Curtatone.

Camilla Ricci
Wrote by Camilla Ricci
Updated Monday, Dec 12, 2022